Masks

Masks, particularly well-fitting, high-quality masks such as N95s or KN95s, remain an important tool in helping to limit the spread of COVID-19. Masks are especially important for people in the following groups and their close contacts:

• 65 years and older
• with certain underlying health conditions that put them at increased risk for severe disease
• immunocompromised
• unvaccinated
• feeling sick

Children under age 2 years should not wear masks.

Masks are recommended in indoor public spaces and especially in:

• Healthcare and medical facilities, including hospitals, outpatient, dental facilities, and pharmacies
• Long-term care settings